It was another in writer John Hughes' long repertoire of iconic films in the '80s and '90s.

It was another in writer John Hughes' long repertoire of iconic films in the '80s and '90s.

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Two doofy bandits find Kevin's palatial family home and target it for a Christmastime heist. Kevin goes all out to make the house look occupied and deter the criminals, but then lays a series of traps for them on the night they plan to strike. The bumbling burglars doggedly try to break in by whatever means possible, despite Kevin's elaborate obstacles constantly kicking their butts. You'd think they'd give up, but apparently the McAllisters must have some good loot. less

Two doofy bandits find Kevin's palatial family home and target it for a Christmastime heist. Kevin goes all out to make the house look occupied and deter the criminals, but then lays a series of traps for them ... more

Macaulay Culkin, who played Kevin McCallister, was 10 years old when the first "Home Alone" was released. He went on to star in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," "Richie Rich" and "The Good Son" (the latter of which is pretty creepy). less

Macaulay Culkin, who played Kevin McCallister, was 10 years old when the first "Home Alone" was released. He went on to star in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," "Richie Rich" and "The Good Son" (the latter of ... more

Culkin "retired" from acting in 1994, but returned to the stage in 2000 for a London production of "Madame Melville." Since then, he played in the hit indie film, "Saved!" and has made several other TV and film appearances. He was a friend of Michael Jackson's and vigorously defended him against any child molestation claims. Culkin married and divorced by the time he was in his early 20s and dated Mila Kunis from 2002 to 2010. He was arrested in Oklahoma City in 2004 for drug possession and later pleaded guilty to his charges. Culkin generated buzz a couple years ago for his pizza-themed Velvet Underground cover band, The Pizza Underground. Recently, he's appeared in several episodes of "The Jim Gaffigan Show." He will also reportedly appear in a movie written and directed by Seth Green next year. less

Culkin "retired" from acting in 1994, but returned to the stage in 2000 for a London production of "Madame Melville." Since then, he played in the hit indie film, "Saved!" and has made several other TV and film ... more

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Joe Pesci played Harry, one of the two bumbling burglars dedicated to
terrorizing Kevin and pulling off a big heist at his family's house. By
the time "Home Alone" premiered, Pesci had starred in "Raging Bull,"
"Easy Money," "Once Upon a Time in America," "Lethal Weapon 2" and
"Goodfellas," the latter for which he won a best supporting actor Oscar. less

Joe Pesci played Harry, one of the two bumbling burglars dedicated to
terrorizing Kevin and pulling off a big heist at his family's house. By
the time "Home Alone" premiered, Pesci had starred in "Raging ... more

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Pesci would go on to star in "My Cousin Vinny" and appear in the remaining "Lethal Weapon" movies, as well as "The Good Shepherd" in 2006. He's scheduled to appear in the movie, "The Irishman," set for a 2018 release. less

Pesci would go on to star in "My Cousin Vinny" and appear in the remaining "Lethal Weapon" movies, as well as "The Good Shepherd" in 2006. He's scheduled to appear in the movie, "The Irishman," set for a 2018 ... more

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Daniel Stern played the oafish criminal Marv alongside Pesci's Harry. Stern was reaching the peak of his acting career in 1990 and was serving as the narrator of "The Wonder Years" on TV.

Daniel Stern played the oafish criminal Marv alongside Pesci's Harry. Stern was reaching the peak of his acting career in 1990 and was serving as the narrator of "The Wonder Years" on TV.

In the early '90s, Stern returned for "Home Alone 2" and starred in the two "City Slickers" movies, "Rookie of the Year" and "Bushwhacked." He continues to make occasional appearances on TV and in movies and played a regular in the TV series, "Manhattan." He's also appeared in the shows "Angie Tribeca" and "Getting On." less

In the early '90s, Stern returned for "Home Alone 2" and starred in the two "City Slickers" movies, "Rookie of the Year" and "Bushwhacked." He continues to make occasional appearances on TV and in movies and ... more

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Catherine O'Hara, who played Kevin's worried and harried mother, Kate McCallister, was a comedic actress in the '70s and '80s, having been a "SCTV" cast member. She also played in the movies "Heartburn," "After Hours," "Double Negative" and "Beetlejuice" by the time "Home Alone" debuted. less

Catherine O'Hara, who played Kevin's worried and harried mother, Kate McCallister, was a comedic actress in the '70s and '80s, having been a "SCTV" cast member. She also played in the movies "Heartburn," "After ... more

O'Hara has guested on top comedy programs such as "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
and played in four Christopher Guest mockumenaries: "Waiting for
Guffman," "Best in Show," "A Mighty Wind" and "For Your Consideration."
She has performed numerous voice-overs for animated films such as "The
Nightmare Before Christmas," "Chicken Little," "Over the Hedge" and
"Frankenweenie." O'Hara stars in the TV comedy, "Schitt's Creek." She recently filmed episodes of "A Series of Unfortunate Events." less

O'Hara has guested on top comedy programs such as "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
and played in four Christopher Guest mockumenaries: "Waiting for
Guffman," "Best in Show," "A Mighty Wind" and "For Your ... more

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John Heard was on his way to becoming an A-list actor in the '80s, having played in "Heart Beat," "Cat People," "The Milagro Beanfield War," "Beaches" and "Big," among other notable roles. He played Peter McAllister, Kevin's flustered father, in "Home Alone." less

John Heard was on his way to becoming an A-list actor in the '80s, having played in "Heart Beat," "Cat People," "The Milagro Beanfield War," "Beaches" and "Big," among other notable roles. He played Peter ... more

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Heard since appeared in "Awakenings," "Gladiator" and "The Pelican
Brief" and played recurring TV roles in "The Sopranos," "CSI: Miami" and
"Prison Break." But he himself admits he hasn't lived up to the
potential of his early career. (Note: He starred in the popular, campy TV movie smash "Sharknado" in 2013 with fellow actors past their
expiration date, Tara Reid and Ian Ziering.)

"I guess I went from being a young
leading man to being just kind of a hack actor," he said in a 2008
interview. "I'll take whatever I can get now."

Heard since appeared in "Awakenings," "Gladiator" and "The Pelican
Brief" and played recurring TV roles in "The Sopranos," "CSI: Miami" and
"Prison Break." But he himself admits he hasn't lived up to the ... more

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"See that garbage can full of salt? That's where he keeps his victims. The salt turns the bodies... into mummies." -Buzz McCallister

Roberts Blossom played Old Man Marley, a Boo Radley of sorts to the McCallister kids in "Home Alone" who actually turned out to be a kind, gentle man. Blossom had played before in "Slaughterhouse Five" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," among dozens of other TV and movie roles. less

"See that garbage can full of salt? That's where he keeps his victims. The salt turns the bodies... into mummies." -Buzz McCallister

Roberts Blossom played Old Man Marley, a Boo Radley of sorts to the ... more

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Blossom never appeared in any other work after 1999. He died in 2011 at age 87.

Blossom never appeared in any other work after 1999. He died in 2011 at age 87.

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Of course, there's Kevin's twerpy older brother, Buzz, who threatened to feed Kevin to his tarantula. Devin Ratray appeared in 1989's "Little Monsters" with Daniel Stern before bullying Kevin in the first two "Home Alone" movies. less

Of course, there's Kevin's twerpy older brother, Buzz, who threatened to feed Kevin to his tarantula. Devin Ratray appeared in 1989's "Little Monsters" with Daniel Stern before bullying Kevin in the first two ... more

Ratray's roles were sporadic in the '90s, but picked up again in recent years. He's appeared in "Law and Order" (the original, "SVU" and "Criminal Intent"), "Supernatural," "Louie" and "The Good Wife" on TV and played a part in the award-winning film, "Nebraska." less

Ratray's roles were sporadic in the '90s, but picked up again in recent years. He's appeared in "Law and Order" (the original, "SVU" and "Criminal Intent"), "Supernatural," "Louie" and "The Good Wife" on TV and ... more

John Candy played Gus Polinski, a musician who accompanies Kevin's mom, Kate, on her way home to see her stranded son. Candy found his first major success in the '70s as part of the cast of "SCTV," along with "Home Alone" co-star Catherine O'Hara (Kate) and other Canadian comedians such as Rick Moranis, Harold Ramis and Eugene Levy. He worked tirelessly in the '80s with prominent or leading roles in "Blues Brothers," "Stripes," "Splash," "Spaceballs" and "Planes, Trains and Automobiles." less

John Candy played Gus Polinski, a musician who accompanies Kevin's mom, Kate, on her way home to see her stranded son. Candy found his first major success in the '70s as part of the cast of "SCTV," along with ... more

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Candy's career slumped in the early '90s, though he landed a serious role in Oliver Stone's "JFK" and reprised his comedic career in the Disney film about a Jamaican bobsled team, "Cool Runnings."

Candy died of a heart attack in 1994 in Mexico, where he was filming a movie. He was 43. less

Candy's career slumped in the early '90s, though he landed a serious role in Oliver Stone's "JFK" and reprised his comedic career in the Disney film about a Jamaican bobsled team, "Cool Runnings."

Bamman, now in his 70s, continues to appear in movies and TV series, having played in the movies "The Body Guard" and "Runaway Jury" and the TV shows "Law and Order," "Law and Order: SVU" and "The Following."

Bamman, now in his 70s, continues to appear in movies and TV series, having played in the movies "The Body Guard" and "Runaway Jury" and the TV shows "Law and Order," "Law and Order: SVU" and "The Following."

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"Home Alone" was the first film credit for Michael Maronna, who played Jeff McCallister, probably best known in the movie for calling Kevin a "disease" (charming).

"Home Alone" was the first film credit for Michael Maronna, who played Jeff McCallister, probably best known in the movie for calling Kevin a "disease" (charming).

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Millennials know him, of course, as Big Pete in Nickelodeon's strangely wonderful comedy, "The Adventures of Pete and Pete" in the '90s.

Millennials know him, of course, as Big Pete in Nickelodeon's strangely wonderful comedy, "The Adventures of Pete and Pete" in the '90s.

Maronna is now more of a backstage guy, serving as an electrician for dozens of hit movies and TV shows, but he did play a prominent role in 2002's "Slackers" with Jason Segel, Devon Sawa, Jason Schwartzman and Laura Prepon. less

Maronna is now more of a backstage guy, serving as an electrician for dozens of hit movies and TV shows, but he did play a prominent role in 2002's "Slackers" with Jason Segel, Devon Sawa, Jason Schwartzman and ... more

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Larry Hankin played the small role of Officer Balzak, who fielded Kate's frantic phone call when she panics about Kevin being left at home. "Home Alone" was the third John Hughes movie in which he appeared, following "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" and "She's Having a Baby." He also played a major part in "Escape from Alcatraz" with Clint Eastwood. less

Larry Hankin played the small role of Officer Balzak, who fielded Kate's frantic phone call when she panics about Kevin being left at home. "Home Alone" was the third John Hughes movie in which he appeared, ... more

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He
also played Tom Pepper in "Seinfeld," who played Kramer in the show's
pilot within the show. George Costanza got into a big fight with him
about raisins and Kramer was jealous that someone else was playing him
in Jerry's show. less

Larry Hankin has appeared in almost everything you've ever watched. His
credits include *big inhale*: "Laverne and Shirley," "WKRP in
Cincinnati," "Family Ties," "Hill Street Blues," "Newhart," "Pretty ... more

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Kieran Culkin, Macaulay Culkin's little brother, played Kevin's cousin, Fuller. Kevin whined about having to possibly sleep next to him because Fuller routinely peed the bed.

Kieran Culkin, Macaulay Culkin's little brother, played Kevin's cousin, Fuller. Kevin whined about having to possibly sleep next to him because Fuller routinely peed the bed.

Though Culkin's credits aren't expansive, they're substantial. He reprised the role of Fuller in "Home Alone 2" and then went on to appear or star in "Father of the Bride" (the original and sequel), "The Mighty," "She's All That," "Music of the Heart," "The Cider House Rules" and "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World." He's also played various stage roles. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for his lead part in 2002's "Igby Goes Down." He plays Rye Gerhardt in TV's "Fargo." less

Though Culkin's credits aren't expansive, they're substantial. He reprised the role of Fuller in "Home Alone 2" and then went on to appear or star in "Father of the Bride" (the original and sequel), "The ... more

Angela Goethals, who played Linnie McCallister, appeared with Macaulay Culkin before in 1988's "Rocket Gibraltar." Pictured, she appeared in the 1991 off-Broadway play "The Good Times are Killing Me" with Chandra Wilson, now known for starring in "Grey's Anatomy." less

Angela Goethals, who played Linnie McCallister, appeared with Macaulay Culkin before in 1988's "Rocket Gibraltar." Pictured, she appeared in the 1991 off-Broadway play "The Good Times are Killing Me" with ... more

That year was the end of her acting career, however. She dedicated her time to judo and represented the United States on its judo team in the 1996 and 2000 summer Olympics. She won the world judo championships for juniors in 1994. less

That year was the end of her acting career, however. She dedicated her time to judo and represented the United States on its judo team in the 1996 and 2000 summer Olympics. She won the world judo championships ... more

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